TRANSMISSON-MANUAL: Clutch: Single-plate diaphragm-spring with hydraulic actuation; clutch diameter 7 1/8 in. Gearbox: Four speed all synchromesh. Floor mounted gear shift lever. Final Drive: Final drive through helical spur gear to front wheels; drive casing in unit with engine and gearbox. Overall Gear Ratios: First 12.89, Second 8.10, Third 5.23, Top 3.65, and Reverse 12.93:1. Road Speed at 1,000 R.P.M. in Top Gear: 17 m.p.h. 

TRANSMISSON-AUTOMATIC: Four-speed fully automatic transmission with torque converter. System is controlled by selector T-bar mounted centrally on floor, with seven positions --reverse ®, neutral (N), and drive (D) for normal automatic operation, together with first (1), second (2), third (3) and fourth (4) positions for manual operation or override if desired. Overall Gear Ratios: First 10.12, Second 6.96, Third 5.49, Top 3.76, and Reverse 10.12:1. Road Speed at 1,000 R.P.M. in Top Gear: 16.5 m.p.h. 

STEERING: Rack and pinion; 3 1/8 turns lock to lock. 

SUSPENSION: Front: Independent with levers of unequal length and "Hydrolastic" displacers inter-connected front to rear. Swivel axles mounted on ball joints. Rear: Independent with trailing arms incorporating "Hydrolastic" displacers inter-connected front to rear, auxiliary springs and anti-roll bar. 

BRAKES: Dual hydraulic braking systems employing self-adjusting disc brakes at front and drum brakes at rear. Front disc diameter: 8 in.; rear drum diameter: 8 in. Centrally positioned hand brake lever actuates rear wheels. 

ROAD WHEELS: Ventilated disc-type wheels with 4-stud fixing fitted with Dunlop 5.95 X 12 C.41 heavy duty 6-ply rating tubeless tires. 

INSTRUMENTS: Speedometer and odometer. Water temperature and fuel gauges. Warning lights to show low oil pressure, dirty oil filter, generator not charging, headlight high-beam, direction signals operating; emergency flashing warning lights operating; also brake pressure warning light with test switch. Manual choke. Manual windsheild washer. All instruments and switches set in no-glare padded dash. 
 

1969 Austin America $1,765 (from dealer in 1969)

 BODYWORK: Twodoor, 4-seater sedan of all steel unitary construction.  Heater/defroster with high-speed blower standard (except Hawaii, Puerto Rico), fresh air ventilation.  Adjustible bucket seats with head rests in front, full width bench seat in rear with pull-down center armrest; seats are foam padded and covered with top quality washable Ambla.  Deep pile fitted carpet throughout.  One piece hood with safety catch, enclosed 9.5 cu. ft. trunk with counter-balanced locking lid.  Full width package shelf under dash.  Curved laminated windshield.  Wind-down door windows with hinged front vent windows; hinged opening rear side windows.  Padded dual sun visors.  Wide, rear opening doors fitted with armrests and recessed interior door handles and positive lock door latches.  Inside and outside adjustable rear view mirrors.  Spare wheel and jack housed below panel in trunk.  Safety 3-point seat belts on front seats; lap belts in rear. 

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:  Radio,  front grille guard, rear deck guard, convenience kit which includes: front rubber floor mats, door scuff plates, doorsill protecter plates, cigarette lighter, walnut gear shift handle. 

COLORS: Damask Red, Sable Primrose, British Racing Green, Rivera Blue and Snowberry White. 

DIMENSIONS:  

Wheelbase	93.5 in.
Overall Height	53.0 in.
Overall Length	146.75 in.
Ground Clearance	5.75 in.
Overall Width	60.38 in.
Track at Front	51.5 in.
Track at Rear	50.88 in.
Curb Weight	1,852 lbs.